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COMPACT VHS CAMCORDER
GR-AXM4U
Compact VHS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial Nos. of the
GR-AXM4U camcorder and the
AA-V11U AC Power Adapter/Charger.
The serial numbers are located on the
bottom of the GR-AXM4U, and the
AA-V11U.
INSTRUCTIONS
Model No.
GR-AXM4U
AA-V11U
Serial No.
LYT0002-003B
2
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the JVC Compact VHS
camcorder. Before use, please read the safety
information and precautions contained in the following
pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder.
Using This Instruction Manual
• All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table
Of Contents (Z pg. 7).
• Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read
these as well.
• Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for
easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
..... refer to the Index (Z pgs. 50 – 53) and
familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before
use.
..... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety
Instructions that follow. They contain extremely
important information regarding the safe use of your
new camcorder.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions
on pages 54 – 56 before use.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
The AA-V11U AC Power Adapter/Charger should be
used with:
AC 120 V`, 60 Hz in the USA and Canada,
AC 110 – 240 V`, 50/60 Hz in other countries.
CAUTION (applies to the AA-V11U)
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION (s'applique à l'AA-V11U)
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE
ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Warning on lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.
Replace the battery with Panasonic (Matsushita
Electric), Sanyo or Maxell CR2025; use of another
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
n Dispose of used battery promptly.
n Keep away from children.
n Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
NOTES:
● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety
caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the
main unit.
● The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC
Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of
the Canadian Interference – Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes
les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur
du Canada.
This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type
color television signals. It cannot be used for playback
with a television of a different standard. However, live
recording and viewfinder playback are possible
anywhere. Use the BN-V12U/V18U/V22U/V25U
battery packs and, to recharge them, the provided
multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An
appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to
accommodate different designs of AC outlets in
different countries.)
ATTENTION:
The product that you have purchased is powered by a
rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the
end of its useful life, under various state and local
laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the
municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid
waste officials for details in your area for recycling
options or proper disposal.
IMPORTANT PRODUCT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But
improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire
hazards. This product has been engineered and
manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to
defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic
rules for its installation, use and servicing.
ATTENTION:
Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on
your product and its operating instructions. For your safety,
please read all the safety and operating instructions before
you operate this product and keep this manual for future
reference.
INSTALLATION
1. Grounding or Polarization
(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)
pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power
outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
2. Power Sources
Operate your product only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company. If your product is intended
to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
3
5. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and
to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked or covered.
• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a
bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as
a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
2. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
3. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
3. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
4. Power Cord Protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the product.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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USE
SERVICING
1. Accessories
1. Servicing
To avoid personal injury:
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table. It may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
product.
• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer and follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for any mounting of the product.
• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across
thresholds or deep-pile carpets.
If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a
marked change in performance and you are unable to
restore normal operation by following the detailed
procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to
service it yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
2. Product and Cart Combination
A product and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
3. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near
water—for example, near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool and the
like.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
(Symbol provided by RETAC)
2. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance—this indicates a need for service.
3. Replacement Parts
4. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
5. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.
6. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
7. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
4. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in safe operating condition.
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QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
SUPPLY POWER
1 Hook on.
INSERTING A VIDEO
CASSETTE
2 Push in.
BATT. RELEASE
Using the battery pack
1 Hook-on the battery pack's top end to the
camcorder. (Charging procedure, Z pg. 8)
2 Push in the battery pack until it locks into
place.
To remove the battery pack
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery
pack.
1
PUSH
OPEN
2
4
PUSH
EJECT
3
1 Press PUSH/OPEN to open the LCD monitor.
• Open to an angle of over 60 degrees.
2 Press EJECT to open the cassette holder.
3 Insert a video cassette.
4 Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.
(For more details,
Z pg. 13)
PLAYBACK
3 PLAY/PAUSE
SHOOTING
2 REW
1
LENS COVER
open/close knob
STOP
2
1 Set to “PLAY”
1 Set the power switch to “PLAY”.
2 Press REW.
— The tape will automatically stop at the
beginning of the tape.
3 Press PLAY/PAUSE.
— Playback starts and the playback picture
appears in the viewfinder or the LCD
monitor.
•To stop playback, press STOP.
(For more details, Z pg. 37.)
•The viewfinder switches off automatically to
save power when the LCD monitor is
opened at an angle of over 60 degrees.
•The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is
opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.
Or simply play back the tape on a VHS
VCR using the Cassette Adapter (VHS
Playpak). Z pg. 40
Set to “CAMERA”
3 Recording Start/Stop button
1 Slide the LENS COVER open/close knob to
open the lens cover.
2 Set the power switch to “CAMERA”.
— The power indicator will light and an
image will appear in the LCD monitor or
the viewfinder.
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button.
— Recording starts.
• To stop recording temporarily, momentarily
press the Recording Start/Stop button once
again.
(For more details, Z pg. 16, 17)
• The viewfinder switches off automatically to
save power when the LCD monitor is
opened at an angle of over 60 degrees.
• The LCD monitor turns on/off when it is
opened/closed at approx. 60 degrees.
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MAJOR FEATURES
REMEMBER
Multi Function Control
(Z pg. 22 – 36)
The Logical Choice
Program AE with Special
Effects (Z pg. 26)
n Cinema n Sepia n Twilight n Sports
n High Speed (1/2000 sec.) Shutter
The only compact video
cassettes that can be
used with your VHS VCR*
Digital Wipes and Fades
(Z pg. 28)
● Black Fader
● Mosaic Fader
Digital Hyper Zoom (Z pg. 19)
W
W
W
T
T
T
● Slide Wipe
Digital Image Stabilizer
(Z pg. 22)
Zoom-in
W
● Blue Fader
● Shutter Wipe
T
Zoom-out
3" LCD Color Monitor
Random Assemble Editing
(Z pg. 42 – 44)
2
1
2
8
3
5
4
5
4
6
1
7
6
3
45°
45°
7
8
90°
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
•AC Power Adapter/
Charger AA-V11U
•Remote Control
Unit RM-V705U
•DC Cord
•Cassette Adapter
(VHS PlayPak)
C-P7U
•Lithium Battery
CR2025 x 2
Cassettes marked
•Battery Pack
BN-V18U
•Shoulder Strap
can be used with this camcorder.
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CONTENTS
8
Power ................................................................................................ 8
Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion ................................................... 10
Viewfinder Adjustment .......................................................................... 10
Date/Time Setting ............................................................................... 11
Tape Length Setting ..............................................................................12
Recording Mode Setting .........................................................................13
Loading/Unloading A Cassette ................................................................. 13
Grip Adjustment .................................................................................. 14
Shoulder Strap Attachment ...................................................................... 14
Tripod Mounting .................................................................................. 14
Using The RM-V705U Remote Control Unit .................................................. 15
RECORDING
GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
16
Date/Time Insert ................................................................................... 21
Quick Rec ............................................................................................ 21
Digital Image Stabilizer (D.I.S.) .............................................................. 22
Exposure Control .................................................................................. 22
White Balance Adjustment ..................................................................... 23
Focusing ............................................................................................... 24
Program AE With Special Effects ............................................................. 26
Fade/Wipe ............................................................................................ 28
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment ..................................................... 30
Instant Titles ......................................................................................... 32
Self-Timer ............................................................................................. 34
Animation ............................................................................................ 35
Time Lapse ........................................................................................... 36
EDITING
41
Tape Dubbing ...................................................................................... 41
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]........................................................... 42
Insert Editing ...................................................................................... 45
Audio Dubbing ..................................................................................... 46
USER MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX
47
48
50
Controls ............................................................................................ 50
Connectors ......................................................................................... 50
Indicators .......................................................................................... 50
Other Parts ........................................................................................50
LCD monitor/Viewfinder ........................................................................ 52
Terms ............................................................................................... 53
CAUTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
ESPAÑOL
FOR SERVICING
WARRANTY
PLAYBACK
37
Basic Playback .................................................................................... 37
Features ........................................................................................... 38
Basic Connections ................................................................................. 39
Using The Cassette Adapter ..................................................................... 40
54
57
58
60
61
EDITING
PLAYBACK
RECORDING
Basic Recording ...................................................................................16
Basic Features ..................................................................................... 19
Advanced Features ............................................................................... 21
8
GETTING STARTED
Power
This camcorder’s 3-way power supply system lets you
choose the most appropriate source of power.
NOTES:
CHG. (charge) indicator
Marks
POWER
indicator
To AC outlet
● No function is available without power supply.
● Use only specified power supply.
● Do not use provided power supply units with other
equipment.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
END
indicator
1
2
REFRESH switch
REFRESH indicator
3
SUPPLY POWER
Connect the charger’s AC power cord to a wall
outlet. The power indicator lights.
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
Align the marks and slide the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it locks in place.
The CHG. indicator lights.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
When charging is completed, the END indicator
lights. Slide the battery pack opposite the direction of
the arrow.
BATT. PACK
Hook on.
Push in.
BATT. RELEASE
ATTENTION:
Before detaching the power source,
make sure that the camcorder’s power
is turned off. Failure to do so can result
in a camcorder malfunction.
CHARGE
BN-V12U
approx. 1 hr. 10 min.
BN-V18U
approx. 1 hr. 40 min.
BN-V22U
BN-V25U
approx. 2 hrs. 10 min.
approx. 2 hrs. 40 min.
DISCHARGE
approx.
3 hrs. 30 min.
approx.
5 hrs. 30 min.
approx. 7 hrs.
approx. 10 hrs.
USING THE BATTERY PACK
1
2
ATTACH BATTERY PACK
Hook its top end to the camcorder and push the
battery pack in until it locks in place.
DETACH BATTERY PACK
Slide BATT. RELEASE and pull out the battery pack.
RECORDING TIME
**REFRESH
The AC power adapter features a REFRESH
function that allows you to fully discharge the
battery pack before recharging.
To discharge the battery . . .
.... attach the battery pack to the adapter as
shown in the illustration to the left. Then
push REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator
lights when discharging starts, and goes
out when discharging is complete.
BATT.
PACK
LCD monitor on/
Viewfinder off
LCD monitor off/
Viewfinder on
BN-V12U
BN-V18U
BN-V22U
BN-V25U
approx. 45 min.
approx. 1 hr. 15 min.
approx. 1 hr. 40 min.
approx. 2 hrs. 10 min.
approx. 1 hr. 5 min.
approx. 1 hr. 40 min.
approx.2 hrs.15 min.
approx. 3 hrs.
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Charge marker
**CHARGE MARKER (OPTIONAL BATTERY
ONLY)
A charge marker is provided on the battery pack to
help you remember whether it has been charged or
not. Two colors are provided (red and black)—you
choose which one means charged and which
means discharged.
● The battery pack BN-V18U does not have a
charge marker.
NOTES:
● The recording time per charge is affected by such factors as the time spent in Record/Standby mode and
the frequency of zooming. It is safer to have spare battery packs.
● Charging times noted on page 8 are for fully discharged battey pack, and discharging times are for fully
charged battery pack.
● Charging and discharging times vary according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery
pack.
● Remember to set the charge marker after charging a battery pack or after detaching a discharged one from
your camcorder.
● Perform the REFRESH function after no less than 5 chargings.
● High temperatures can damage the battery pack, so use only where good ventilation is available. Don’t
allow it to discharge in container, such as a bag.
● If you stop recharging or discharging part way through, make sure to remove the battery pack before
unplugging the adapter’s AC cord.
● Remove the battery pack from the adapter immediately after discharging.
● To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.
● Make sure you unplug the DC cord before charging or discharging the battery pack.
● A blinking CHG. indicator means that the battery pack has become hot. Wait until it cools down to
continue.
● The CHG. indicator may not light properly with a brand new battery pack, or with one that’s been stored
for an extended period. In this case, remove and reattach the battery pack and recharge it. The CHG.
indicator should light during recharging. If not, contact your nearest JVC dealer.
USING A CAR BATTERY
DC OUT
terminal
To AC outlet
To DC
IN jack
DC cord
Car Battery Cord
AP-V7U (optional)
Use the optional Car Battery Cord or Car Battery
Charger/Adapter (connect as shown in the
illustration to the left).
NOTES:
AC Power
Adapter/Charger
AA-V11U
To car's
cigarette
lighter socket
● When using the car battery, leave the engine
idling.
● The optional Car Battery Charger (BH-V3U) can
also be used to charge the battery pack.
● When using the optional Car Battery Charger or
Car Battery Cord (AP-V7U), refer to the respective
instruction booklet.
USING AC POWER
Use the AC Power Adapter (connect as shown in
the illustration to the left).
NOTE:
Car Battery Charger/Adapter
BH-V3U (optional)
The supplied AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
10
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
A
Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion
This battery is necessary for clock operation and to
perform date/time settings.
1
2
3
4
5
SWITCH OFF POWER
Switch off the unit’s power and remove the power
supply unit.
OPEN COVER
Open the clock battery compartment cover while
pressing the release tab.
REMOVE BATTERY (when replacing)
Insert a pointed, non-metallic object between the
battery and the compartment ( A ) and pull the
battery out.
INSERT BATTERY
Ensuring the plus (+) side is up, insert a CR2025
lithium battery and push it in.
CLOSE COVER
Close the compartment cover until it clicks in place.
NOTE:
See “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”(Z pg. 2) for information
on safe handling of lithium batteries.
Viewfinder Adjustment
1
2
Set POWER to "CAMERA".
3
POSITION VIEWFINDER
Adjust the viewfinder manually for best viewability
(see illustration at left).
SELECT MODE
Set the power switch to CAMERA.
ADJUST DIOPTER
Turn the diopter adjustment control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
NOTE:
When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD
monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the
LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off
automatically to save power.
11
Date/Time Setting
1
2
3
Shooting mode selector
+
4
–
5
FAR
LCD monitor or viewfinder
Main Menu
Screen
Te le Macr o
Gain U p
Color Filte r
Ta pe Le ngth
Title
Date/Time
Sub Menu
OFF
A GC
N OR .
T30
Set Time and
Date Screen
J AN
1.00
A M 12:00
Se t
Cancel
Date
Month/Day/Year
Time
12-hour indication with
AM or PM
Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and the
Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU.
SELECT FUNCTION
Press – to move the highlight bar down to “Date/
Time”, then press NEAR. The Set Date And Time
screen appears.
SET DATE/TIME
Press FAR or NEAR until the item you want to set
begins blinking, then press + or – to until the correct
setting appears.
•If you decide you want to return the date and time
to the previous settings, press FAR or NEAR to
move the highlight bar to “Cancel”, then press
MENU.
•If you’re satisfied with the settings, go on to step 5.
NEAR
MENU
SELECT MODE
6
START CLOCK OPERATION
Once you’ve set the month, day, year and time,
press FAR or NEAR until “Set” begins to blink, then
press MENU. The Main Menu screen reappears.
CLOSE MAIN MENU
Press MENU.
NOTES:
● To display the date and time in the viewfinder or the
LCD monitor and on a connected TV, see “Date/Time
Insert” (Z pg. 21).
● If, in step 4, you input an invalid date (FEB 30, JUN 31,
etc.) and perform step 5, “Input Error” appears blinking
at the bottom of the screen. Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to
make the day blink, and input the correct number.
12
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Tape Length Setting
1
2
3
Shooting mode selector
4
+
NEAR
5
SELECT MODE
Set the Power switch to “CAMERA”, and the
Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU.
SELECT FUNCTION
Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “Tape
Length”.
SET TAPE LENGTH
Press FAR or NEAR to cycle through until the correct
setting appears (depending on the tape used). T20 =
20 minutes of recording time, T30 = 30 min., and
T40 = 40 min. (when recording in SP mode).
CLOSE MAIN MENU
Press MENU.
NOTE:
The tape remaining time (Z pg. 16) displayed in the
LCD monitor or the viewfinder is correct only if the
correct tape length has been selected.
–
MENU FAR
LCD monitor or viewfinder
Main Menu
Screen
Te le Macr o
Gain U p
Color Filte r
Ta pe Le ngth
Title
Date/Time
Sub Menu
OFF
A GC
N OR .
T40
T20
T40
T30
13
Recording Mode Setting
SP/EP
1
Pressing SP/EP alternates the setting between SP
(standard play-provides higher picture and sound
quality, better for dubbing) and EP (Extended Playmore economical, recording at 1/3 the speed of SP).
NOTE:
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
Set POWER to “CAMERA”
2
4
1 1 5
1
2
3
3
4
5
Turn to take
up slack.
Erase Protection
Gear
OPEN LCD MONITOR
Press PUSH/OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an
angle of over 60 degrees.
OPEN CASSETTE HOLDER
Press EJECT until the holder opens. Do not use force
to open.
INSERT/REMOVE CASSETTE
Make sure the label is facing outward.
CLOSE CASSETTE HOLDER
Press PUSH and make sure the holder is closed and
locked.
CLOSE LCD MONITOR
First make sure the holder is closed. Then close the
LCD monitor.
NOTES:
● Closing the LCD monitor while the cassette holder is
still open may cause damage to the LCD monitor.
● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is
attached.
● Make sure that the tape is not slack when loading the
cassette. If there is any slack, turn the gear on the
cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up the
slack.
● Make sure the Erase Protection tab is present. If not,
cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some cassettes
have sliding tabs – in this case, check the tab's
position.)
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GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Power zoom switch
Grip Adjustment
1
2
3
Recording Start/Stop button
3
2
Separate the Velcro strip.
INSERT HAND
Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the
grip.
ADJUST STRAP LENGTH
Adjust so your thumb and fingers can easily operate
the Recording Start/Stop button and Power Zoom
switch. Refasten the Velcro strip.
Shoulder Strap Attachment
1
1
EXPAND LOOP
2
1
2
ATTACH STRAP
Following the illustration at left, thread the strap
through the top of the eyelet 1, then fold it back
and thread it through the keeper 2, and then
through the buckle 3. Repeat the procedure to
attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet,
making sure the strap isn’t twisted.
ADJUST LENGTH
Adjust as shown in the illustration at left 1, then
slide both keepers snug against the eyelets to
prevent slipping 2 .
Tripod Mounting
1
ALIGN AND TIGHTEN
Align the screw and camera direction stud on the
tripod with the camera’s mounting socket and stud
hole. Then tighten the screw.
CAUTION:
When using a tripod, be sure to open and extend
its legs fully to stabilize the camcorder. To
prevent damage to the unit caused by falling
over, do not use a small-sized tripod.
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Using The RM-V705U Remote Control
Unit
The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this
camcorder from a distance as well as the basic
operations (PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, and REW) of your
VCR. This remote control unit makes additional
recording functions possible.
Infrared beam
effective area
10° 5m(16.4ft)
30
°
10°
Infrared beam
sensor window
30°
1
The transmitted beam may not be effective or
may cause incorrect operation when the
infrared beam sensor window is directly
exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting.
2
1
2
3
7
PULL OUT BATTERY HOLDER
Pull out the battery holder by inserting a pointed
instrument into slot A .
INSERT BATTERY
Insert the lithium battery *(CR2025), with its plus (+)
side up, into the battery holder.
REPLACE BATTERY HOLDER
Insert the battery holder into the remote control unit,
and push the holder until it clicks in place.
*Read warning on lithium battery. (Z pg. 2)
8
3
9
4
0
5
!
6
@
2
3
1
A
Functions
Buttons
With the camcorder’s power switch
set to “CAMERA”.
1 Infrared beam
Transmits the beam signal.
With the camcorder’s power switch set
to “PLAY”.
transmitting window
2 ZOOM (T/W) buttons
3 PLAY button
4 STOP button
5 REW button
6 INSERT button
7 START/STOP button
8 INT. TIME button
9 REC TIME button
0 PAUSE button
! FF button
@ A. DUB button
Zoom (invariable speed, Z pg. 19)
—
—
Playback start (Z pg. 37)
—
Stop (Z pg. 37)
Retake (Rewind) (Z pg. 20)/
Quick Review ( Z pg. 19)
—
Rew/Rew Shuttle Search (Z pg. 37)
Insert Editing (Z pg. 45)
Functions same as the Recording Start/Stop button of the camcorder.
Self-Timer(Z pg. 34)/Time Lapse (Z pg. 36)
—
Animation/Time lapse ( Z pg. 35, 36)
—
—
Retake (Forward) (Z pg. 20)
—
Pause/Play (during Pause mode) (Z pg. 37)
FF/FF Shuttle Search ( Z pg. 37)
Audio dubbing (Z pg. 46)
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RECORDING Basic Recording
NOTE:
LENS COVER
Switch
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
● Power (Z pg. 8)
● Tape Length Setting (Z pg. 12)
● Recording Mode Setting (Z pg. 13)
● Grip Adjustment (Z pg. 14)
1
POWER
Start/Stop
LOAD A CASSETTE
First press PUSH/OPEN and open the LCD monitor
to an angle of over 60 degrees. Press EJECT to open
the cassette holder, then insert
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to
ensure the holder is closed and locked.
Shooting while watching the LCD monitor
Power indicator
2
PUSH/OPEN
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the
LENS COVER open/close switch to open the lens
cover, then set the power switch to CAMERA.
•The power indicator lights and the camcorder
enters the Record–Standby mode.
•The scene you’re aimed at appears in the LCD
monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed
upon it.
3
LCD monitor
119min
1min (Blinking)
Tally lamp
3min
2min (Blinking)
0min (Blinking)
* min.....(Now calculating)
Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best
viewability (Z pg. 18) and press the Recording
Start/Stop button.
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,
and “ REC ” appears in the LCD monitor.
•If you want to turn the tally lamp off, see page 31.
Tape remaining time
indicator
120min
START SHOOTING
4
STOP RECORDING
Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop
recording.
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby
mode.
NOTES:
● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct
sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this
happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder
(Z pg. 17).
● For other notes, refer to pg. 17.
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Shooting while watching the viewfinder
LENS COVER
Switch
Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 16).
2
Start/Stop
3
START SHOOTING
Press the Recording Start/Stop button.
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,
and “ REC ” appears in the viewfinder.
•If you want to turn the tally lamp off, see page 31.
Power indicator
viewfinder
4
Tape remaining time
indicator
119min
1min (Blinking)
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open
the lens cover, then set the power switch to
CAMERA.
•The power indicator lights and the camcorder
enters the Record–Standby mode.
•The scene you’re aimed at appears on the
viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”
superimposed upon it.
POWER
120min
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE
3min
2min (Blinking)
0min (Blinking)
* min.....(Now calculating)
Tally lamp
STOP RECORDING
Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop
recording.
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby
mode.
NOTES:
● When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD
monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more, the
LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder switches off
automatically to save power.
● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power supply is
attached.
● There may be a delay after you press EJECT until the holder
opens. Do not use force.
● The tape’s remaining time is displayed in the LCD monitor
or the viewfinder as shown.
● The indicated remaining time is approximate.
● The time required to calculate the remaining tape length,
and the accuracy of the calculation, may vary according to
the type of tape used.
● The tape remaining time displayed in the viewfinder is
correct only if the correct tape length has been selected
(Z pg. 12).
● “TAPE END” appears when the tape reaches its end, and the
power goes off automatically if left in this condition for
5 minutes. “TAPE END” also appears when a cassette whose
tape is already at its end is loaded.
● If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes without
performing Zoom or any other operations, the camcorder’s
power shuts off automatically. Set the Power switch to
“POWER OFF”, and then back to “CAMERA” to turn the
camcorder on again.
● If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use the
RETAKE function (Z pg. 20) to find the end of the last
recording so you don’t erase any of it.
● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 8 seconds when
the camcorder is turned on, when the cover is closed.
● While shooting, sound is not heard from the speaker.
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RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.)
High-angle shooting
If you tilt the LCD monitor downward, you can shoot
from a high angle.
1
2
OPEN LCD MONITOR
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.
TILT LCD MONITOR DOWNWARD
•The LCD monitor can be tilted downward up to
45 degrees.
Low-angle shooting
If you tilt the LCD monitor upward, you can shoot from a
low angle.
1
2
OPEN LCD MONITOR
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open.
TILT LCD MONITOR UPWARD
•The LCD monitor can be tilted upward up to 45
degrees.
Brightness control
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor by
turning the BRIGHT dial.
1
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
If you want to brighten the image...
Turn the dial toward “+”.
If you want to darken the image...
Turn the dial toward “–”.
BRIGHT dial
45°
45°
–
+
BRIGHT
MIN
MAX
SPEAKER
VOLUME
Side view
LCD monitor
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RECORDING Basic Features
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Zoom-in
W
W
W
W
OPERATION:
T
T
T
T
Zoom-out
Zoom indicator bar
NOTES:
W
Zoom level
indicator
T
LCD monitor or viewfinder
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
Power zoom lever
OPERATION:
NOTE:
Zooming
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or
an instantaneous change in image
magnification.
28X Hyper zoom
Digital circuitry doubles the
maximum 14x magnification offered
by optical zoom.
1) To zoom in, slide the Zoom Lever
toward “T”.
1) To zoom out, slide toward “W”.
● During Hyper Zoom, the speed
increases the further you slide the
Zoom Lever.
● Focusing may be come unstable
during Hyper Zoom. In this case,
set the zoom while in Record –
Standby, set manual focus or Focus
Lock (Z pg. 24, 25), then zoom in
or out in Record mode.
● The Zoom Level Indicator (5) only
moves during optical zoom. Once
the indicator reaches “T”, all
magnification from that point is
through digital processing.
● During digital image processing,
the quality of the image may suffer.
Quick Review
To check the end of the last
recording.
1) Press “ ” and release quickly
during the Record–Standby mode.
• Tape is rewound for about
2 seconds and played back
automati-cally, then pauses in
Record–Standby mode for the
next shot.
Distortion may occur at start of
playback.
This is normal.
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RECORDING Basic Features (cont.)
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
OPERATION:
START/STOP
VISS
NOTE:
RM-V700U (optional)
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
OPERATION:
RETAKE
NOTE:
Index Code Marking
To give you automatic access to any
selected point on a recording. Auto
Marking and Manual Marking are
available.
Auto Marking
An index code is marked to start the
first recording after a cassette is
inserted, as long as the Power switch
is set to “CAMERA”.
Manual Marking (Using the optional
RM-V700U Remote Control Unlit)
1) Press VISS once to place the index
code. INDEX blinks in the
viewfinder or the LCD monitor
during marking.
If VISS is pressed during
Record–Standby mode, the mark is
placed where RECORDING
START/STOP is pressed.
Retake
To re-record certain segments.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the
Record–Standby mode.
2) Press either RETAKE button to
reach the start point for new
recording.
3) Press RECORDING START/STOP
to start recording.
Noise may appear during Retake.
This is normal.
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RECORDING Advanced Features
Date/Time Insert
This feature allows you to display the date and time in your
viewfinder or the LCD monitor and on a connected TV.
NOTE:
You should already have performed the Date/Time
Setting procedure (Z pg. 11). If you haven’t, do so
before continuing.
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
1
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
CHOOSE DISPLAY MODE
Press DISPLAY during Record–Standby to cycle
through the available modes as shown in the
illustration at left.
NOTES:
DEC 25. 96
PM 3:29:43
Time display
Date display
Date/Time-off mode
Date/Time display
Date display
● The selected display can be recorded.
● If you don't want to record the display, select Date-off
mode before shooting.
● If you want to delete the display during shooting, press
DISPLAY.
● If you want to call back a deleted display, engage the
Record-Standby mode and then press DISPLAY to
select the desired display mode.
Time display
DEC 25. 96
PM 10: 59:20
Date/Time display
DEC 25. 96
PM 10: 59:20
Quick Rec
Records a scene for 5 seconds, providing quick scene
transitions like those seen in TV programmes.
QUICK REC
1
During Record–Standby, press and release QUICK
REC. Recording starts, and after 5-second
recording is finished, the camcorder reenters the
Record–Standby mode automatically.
•To continue shooting longer than 5 seconds,
press and hold QUICK REC. Recording continues
as long as QUICK REC is kept pressed.
NOTES:
● The Fader (Z pg. 28) cannot be activated by pressing
QUICK REC.
● QUICK REC cannot be used during Animation and
Time-Lapse (Z pg. 35, 36).
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
Digital Image Stabilizer
This feature compensates for unstable images caused by
camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnification.
1
ACTIVATE D. I. STABILIZER
Press D.I.STABILIZER. “
” appears in the viewfinder.
•To switch off the Digital Image Stabilizer, press
D.I.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
NOTES:
● Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:
• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes
• When shooting dark or dim subjects
• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting
• When shooting scenes with movement in various
directions
• When shooting scenes with low-contrast
backgrounds
● Switch off DIS when recording with the camcorder on
a tripod.
Shooting mode selector
+
D.I. STABILIZER
Exposure Control
–
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best
available picture quality, but you can override and make
the adjustment manually.
LCD monitor
or viewfinder
+ 02
D.I.S. Indicator
Exposure Level Indicator
1
2
SELECT SHOOTING MODE
Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.
BRIGHTEN IMAGE
Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
OR . . .
DARKEN IMAGE
To brighten the image
–06
Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
When you want to return to the factory setting . . .
+ 06
To darken the image
3
RESTORE INITIAL SETTING
Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is
immediately restored and the Exposure level
indicator disappears.
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LCD monitor or viewfinder
No indication
(Auto)
MWB
MWB
White balance mode indicator
White Balance Adjustment
This camcorder’s Automatic Color Temperature system
senses the color temperature of the ambient lighting for
automatic white balance adjustment. However, precise
color adjustment is not possible under the following
conditions:
•When an object is in various shades of the same color.
•When a predominantly red or brown object is being
shot outdoors.
In these cases, use the camcorder’s built-in preset filters
for white balance adjustment.
1
MWB
2
SELECT SHOOTING MODE
Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.
SELECT FUNCTION
Press MWB (Manual White Balance) until the
required indication appears in the LCD moitor or the
viewfinder.
“MWB” .... With a memorized personal White
................ Balance setting (see below)
“ ” ......... Outdoors on sunny day
“ ” ........ Outdoors on cloudy day
“ ” ..........Light source is halogen or tungsten lamp
MWB sets the color temperature for the subject’s light
source so you can shoot with natural colors that are
unaffected by surroundings, even when there are
multiple subjects with different color temperatures.
Shooting mode selector
1
2
3
NOTES:
SELECT SHOOTING MODE
Set the Shooting Mode selector to ”PRESET”.
ADJUST FOCUS
Point the camcorder at a white, flat object such as a
sheet of white paper, and adjust focus manually
(Z pg. 25).
ADJUST WHITE BALANCE
Press MWB until “MWB” appears, then press and
hold MWB for more than 3 seconds.
•“MWB” blinks in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder during adjustment, then stops blinking but
stays lit when adjustment is complete.
● To switch to automatic white balance adjustment, press MWB until the indication disappears, or turn the
Shooting Mode selector to “FULL AUTO”.
● Re-adjust the White Balance when the lighting has changed, when the camcorder has been turned on and off
again, or when the Shooting Mode selector’s position has been changed.
● It is helpful to connect your camcorder to a color monitor when adjusting the white balance
(“Basic Connections” Z pg. 39).
● When adjusted by putting colored paper in front of the subject in step 2 (“ADJUST FOCUS”), this unit makes its
color temperature standard for automatic white balance. So you can enjoy shooting with different colors. For
example, when adjusting with red, blue or yellow colors, the image becomes the color which aproximates to
green, orange or purple respectively.
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
Focusing
Auto Focus
Focus
detection zone
Shooting mode selector
FAR
The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous
shooting ability from close-up to infinity. However,
correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations
listed below (in these cases use manual focusing):
•When two subjects overlap in the same scene.
•When illumination is low.*
•When the subject has no contrast (difference in
brightness and darkness), such as a flat, one-color wall,
or a clear, blue sky.*
•When a dark object is barely visible in the LCD monitor
or the viewfinder.*
•When the scene contains minute patterns or identical
patterns that are regularly repeated.
•When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light
reflecting off the surface of a body of water.
•When shooting a scene with a high-contrast
background.
* The low-contrast warning “
” appears in the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder.
Focus Lock
NEAR
This feature locks the focus in place, which is especially
helpful in the following situations:
•When things pass between your subject and the
camcorder. Engage the focus lock function to lock your
subject in before recording.
•When you want your subject to be focused, and to
appear in a corner of the screen. First, center on the
subject and focus using auto focus mode. Then engage
the focus lock function and move the camcorder until
the subject is where you want it.
1
SELECT SHOOTING MODE
Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.
LOCK FOCUS
2
3
Press FAR or NEAR. The focus lock indication “
appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
”
RELEASE FOCUS LOCK
Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The focus lock
indication disappears.
NOTES:
● If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is
not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece
of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs,
wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.
● When shooting a subject close to the lens, zoom-out
first (Z pg. 19). If zoomed-in in the auto focus mode,
the camcorder could automatically zoom out
depending on the distance between the camcorder and
the subject. *When Tele Macro is activated, the
camcorder will not zoom out automatically.
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Power zoom lever
Manual Focus
NOTE:
To adjust focus while watching the viewfinder, you
should already have made the necessary viewfinder
adjustments (Z pg. 10). If you haven’t, do so before
continuing.
1
SELECT SHOOTING MODE
Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.
ADJUST FOCUS
Shooting mode selector
2
2
NEAR
A
TO FARTHER SUBJECT
Press and hold FAR. The Manual Focus indications
“
” appear and “ ” blinks.
Go to step 3.
B
TO NEARER SUBJECT
Press and hold NEAR. The Manual Focus indications
“
” appear and “ ” blinks.
Go to step 3.
FAR
3
4
LOCK FOCUS
Release FAR or NEAR. The focus indication is
replaced by the focus lock indication “
” and the
adjusted focus is locked in.
RELEASE MANUAL FOCUS MODE
Press FAR and NEAR simultaneously. The Manual
Focus mode is immediately released and the focus
lock indication disappears.
NOTES:
● Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto
position when you use the Manual Focus mode. If you
focus in on a certain subject in the wide-angle position,
sharply focused images cannot be obtained when
zoomed in because the depth-of-field is reduced at
longer focal lengths.
● When the focus level cannot be adjusted any farther or
closer, “ ” or “ ” will blink.
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
Program AE With Special Effects
Useful in making the picture look creative and attractive.
Effects can be selected during recording, as well as in
Record–Standby.
1
Shooting mode selector
PROG.AE/EFFECT
+
NEAR
FAR
2
–
LCD monitor or viewfinder
OFF
1
C ine ma
2
S e pia
3
Twilight
4
S port s
5
H I.S 1 /2 0 0 0
Effect menu
PROG.AE/EFFECT indicator
SELECT SHOOTING MODE
Set the Shooting Mode selector to either “FULL
AUTO” or “PRESET”.
If you set to “FULL AUTO”, . . .
.... only the Cinema mode can be activated.
If you set to “PRESET”, . . .
.... you can choose any one of the 5 effects
available.
SELECT EFFECT
If you set to “FULL AUTO”, . . .
.... pressing PROG.AE/EFFECT turns the Cinema
mode on and off.
If you set to “PRESET”, . . .
.... pressing PROG.AE/EFFECT brings up the Effect
menu. Press again to move the highlight bar to
the desired effect. Once you decide on an
effect, it is selected and activated, and its
indicator appears, within 2 seconds.
•If you started this procedure in the Record–
Standby mode, press RECORDING START/STOP
to begin recording at this point.
3
DEACTIVATE EFFECT
When the Shooting Mode Selector is set to “FULL
AUTO”, . . .
.... press PROG.AE/EFFECT.
When set to “PRESET”, . . .
.... press PROG.AE/EFFECT to bring up the Effect
Menu, and press again to move the highlight bar
to “OFF”.
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INDICATION
MODE
CINEMA
Adds black bars to the top and bottom of the screen to produce a
cinema-like “16:9 wide-screen” effect.
SEPIA
The picture becomes sepia-tinted (reddish brown) monochrome,
creating the look of an old photograph.
TWILIGHT
Makes dusk and twilight scenes, etc. look more natural and
dramatic. White balance is set to “ ”. Press MWB if you want to
change the setting.
SPORTS
Automatically adjusts to high shutter speed (1/250 to 1/500) to
clearly capture fast-moving action with less blur. Clarity is
especially noticeable during slow motion or still playback on a
VCR. Great for sports, races, etc.
HI-SPEED
SHUTTER
(1/2000)
NOTES:
EFFECT
Captures even faster action than Sports effect.
● When the Sepia effect is activated, pressing MWB (manual white balance) has no effect.
● Certain effects cannot be used together with other functions. When an effect not usable in the present
situation is selected, its indicator blinks.
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
Fade/Wipe
These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions.
1
Shooting mode selector
2
FADE/WIPE
LCD monitor or viewfinder
OFF
1 BK B l ack F ad er
2 C
B l u e F ad er
3
M o sai c F ad er
4
S h u t t er W i p e
5
Slide Wipe
3
SELECT SHOOTING MODE
Set the Shooting Mode selector to either “FULL
AUTO” or “PRESET”.
If you set to “FULL AUTO”, . . .
.... only the Black Fader mode is available.
If you set to “PRESET”, . . .
.... you can choose any one of the effects available.
RESERVE EFFECT
If you set to “FULL AUTO”, . . .
.... pressing FADE/WIPE turns the Black Fader
mode on and off.
If you set to “PRESET”, . . .
.... pressing FADE/WIPE brings up the Fade/Wipe
menu. Press again to move the highlight bar to
the desired effect. Once you decide on an
effect, it is selected and reserved, and its
indicator appears, within 2 seconds.
START RECORDING
Press RECORDING START/STOP to start recording
and activate a fade- or wipe-in.
OR . . .
END RECORDING
Press RECORDING START/STOP to stop recording
and engage a fade- or wipe-out.
Fade/Wipe menu
BK
4
DEACTIVATE EFFECT
When the Shooting Mode Selector is set to “FULL
AUTO”, . . .
.... press FADE/WIPE.
When set to “PRESET”, . . .
.... press FADE/WIPE to bring up the Fade/Wipe
menu, then press again to move the highlight
bar to “OFF”.
NOTE:
FADE/WIPE indication
When the Shooting Mode selector is set to “FULL AUTO”,
after a fade-in, Black Fader is no longer reserved. To
reserve it for a fade-out, press FADE/WIPE. “ BK ” appears
in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
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BK
BLACK FADER
Fades in/out to a black screen.
C
BLUE FADER
Fades in/out to a blue screen.
MOSAIC FADER
Gradually turns/returns the picture into/from a
mosaic pattern.
SHUTTER WIPE
A black screen moves in from the top and bottom,
closing over the image like a shutter, or a new
image pushes open the black screen vertically from
the center.
SLIDE WIPE
A black screen moves in from the left to gradually
cover the image, or a new image moves in from
right to left.
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment
This camcorder is equipped with Multi-Function Control,
an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies
many of the more detailed camcorder settings.
1
Shooting mode selector
2
+
NEAR
FAR
3
4
–
LCD monitor or viewfinder
Tele Macro
Gain Up
Color Filter
Tape Length
Title
Date/Time
S ub Menu
OFF
AGC
NOR.
T30
Main Menu screen
Tally
ON
Interval Timer OFF
Rec Time
OFF
JLIP ID NO.
07
Sub Menu screen
5
6
7
l
PAUSE
If any settings in the Main Menu have been
changed from the factory settings, this mark
appears in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
SELECT SHOOTING MODE
Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU.
SELECT FUNCTION
Press + or – to place the highlight bar on the desired
function.
MAKE SETTING
The setting procedure depends on the function you
select.
If you select, Tele Macro, Gain Up, Color Filter or
Tape Length, . . .
.... press FAR or NEAR to cycle through the choices
until the desired setting appears. Then go to step
8.
If you select Title or Date/Time, . . .
.... press NEAR to access the selection menu for
each function (Title – Z pg. 32; Date/Time –
Z pg. 11).
If you select “Sub Menu”, . . .
.... press NEAR to bring up the Sub Menu screen.
Go to step 5.
SELECT FUNCTION AT SUB MENU
Press + or – to place the highlight bar on the desired
option, then press NEAR. The selected item begins
blinking.
CHANGE SETTINGS
Press + or – to change the displayed setting of the
selected function, then press FAR to enter your
choice. The selected item stops blinking.
CLOSE SUB MENU
Press FAR, and setting is complete. The Sub menu
screen disappears and the Main Menu screen
reappears.
•To go directly past the Main Menu screen to the
normal screen, press MENU.
8
CLOSE MAIN MENU
Press MENU. The normal screen reappears.
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MAIN MENU
Tele Macro
OFF
lON
Gain UP
AGC
lOFF
Color Filter
NOR
Usually set to this position.
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus
depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a
distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus
at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you
can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of
approx. 60 cm.
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of
focus.
Allows you to record a subject in a dark environment. It
delivers a brighter, if slightly coarse, picture.
Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness
adjustment.
For normal shooting with no color adjustment.
lRED
Gives recording a reddish tint.
lBLUE
Gives recording a bluish tint.
Tape Length
Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (Z pg. 12).
Title
Allows you to superimpose a preset title onto a scene (Z pg. 32).
Date/Time
Allows you to set the current date and time (Z pg. 11).
= Factory setting
SUB MENU
Tally
ON
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.
OFF
The tally lamp remains off at all times.
Interval Timer and
Rec Time
These features allow you to set the parameters for Self-Timer
(Z pg. 34), Animation (Z pg. 35) and Time-Lapse recording (Z pg. 36).
JLIP ID NO.
This number will be necessary in the future when connecting the
camcorder to a device such as a computer using the JLIP terminal.
The numbers range from 01 to 99.
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
Instant Titles
You can superimpose one of 8 preset titles, or a title you
made yourself, onto a scene.
1
Shooting mode selector
+
NEAR
MENU
FAR
–
2
3
4
LCD monitor or viewfinder
T e l e M a c ro
Gain Up
Color Filter
Tape Length
Title
D a t e / T i me
Su b M e n u
OFF
AGC
NOR.
T30
OFF
H appy B irthday
Our Vacation
M erry C hristmas
A Special D ay
H appy H olidays
Our N ew B aby
Wedding D ay
C ongratulations
(Set C haracter)
C ongratulations
5
SELECT SHOOTING MODE
Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU.
ACCESS INSTANT TITLE MENU
SCREEN
Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “Title”, then
press NEAR. The Title menu appears.
SELECT PRESET TITLE
Press + or – to move the highlight bar to the desired
title. (To create an original title, refer to page 33.)
DISPLAY PRESET TITLE
Press MENU. The Title menu disappears, and the
selected title is displayed on the screen.
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Character Generator
You can enter an original title of up to 18 characters.
Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the “Instant Title” procedure
(Z pg. 32) before continuing.
1
Shooting mode selector
+
2
NEAR
MENU
FAR
LCD monitor or viewfinder
SET : MENU KEY
A B C D E F G
J K L M N O P Q
T U V W X Y Z Ä
À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø
: . , ’ – / ! ?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
I LI
End
SET : MENU KEY
A B C D E F G
J K L M N O P Q
T U V W X Y Z Ä
À È Ì Ò Ù Ñ Æ Ø
: . , ’ – / ! ?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
I L I KE YOU k
End
Press + or – to move the highlight bar to “(Set
Character)”, then press NEAR. The Character Set
menu appears.
INPUT CHARACTERS
Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to move the blinking cursor
to the desired character, then press MENU. The
selected characters appear at the bottom of the
screen. Repeat as many times as desired (max. 18).
•To select the location of the next character, press
+, –, FAR or NEAR to move the blinking cursor to
the row of squares at the bottom of the screen,
then press FAR or NEAR to move the blinking
cursor underneath the desired location. Press +
when you’re done, and the blinking cursor returns
to the character grid.
–
OFF
H a ppy B irt hda y
Our V a c a t ion
M e rry C hris t ma s
A S pe c ia l D a y
H a ppy H olida y s
Our N e w B a by
We dding D a y
C ongra tula t ions
( S e t C ha ra c te r)
ACCESS CHARACTER SET MENU
3
END CHARACTER SETTING
Press +, –, FAR or NEAR to move the cursor to
“End”, then press MENU. The Character Set menu
disappears and the Preset Title menu reappears.
Press MENU to return to the normal screen.
NOTE:
H
R
Ö
Å
¿
8
I
S
Ü
&
k
9
Clear
H
R
Ö
Å
¿
8
I
S
Ü
&
k
9
Clear
To erase a character you entered mistakenly, place the
cursor by “Clear” by pressing +, –, FAR or NEAR, then
press MENU. All characters are deleted at once. Or, to
erase selected characters only, place the blinking cursor
at the character at the bottom you want to replace, then
press +/–. “ ” in the top left corner is highlighted.
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
Interval Timer Indicator
Self-Timer
You can set the delay between pressing RECORDING
START/STOP and the actual start of recording. If you
secure the camcorder, you (or whomever is operating the
camcorder) can enter the scene before recording starts.
1min
1
2
3
Tally lamp
4
START/STOP
INT. TIME
+
5
RM-V705U
(provided)
MENU
FAR
–
LCD monitor or viewfinder
Tele Macro
Gain Up
Color Filter
Tape Length
Title
Date/Time
Sub Menu
OFF
AGC
NOR.
T30
NEAR
6
7
ENGAGE RECORD-STANDBY
MODE
Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the Power
switch to “CAMERA”.
SELECT MODE
Set the Shooting Mode selector to “PRESET”.
ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN
Press MENU.
ACCESS SUB MENU SCREEN
Press – to move the highlight bar down to “Sub
Menu”, then press NEAR. The Sub Menu screen
appears.
SET INTERVAL TIME
Press – to move the highlight bar down to “Interval
Timer”, press NEAR, then press + or – to cycle
through the choices. Stop when the desired time
appears. Choose from “15S”, “30S”, “1min”,
“5min”, or select to turn the function “OFF”. Then
press FAR twice to return to the Main Menu screen.
CLOSE MAIN MENU
Press MENU.
START DELAYED RECORDING
Press RECORDING START/STOP. If you set the tally
lamp to “ON” (Z pg. 31), it begins blinking, and
the blinking frequency increases about 5 seconds
before recording is to start. Once recording begins,
the lamp stops blinking but stays lit.
To Release Self-Timer . . .
R e c Time
OFF
.... while the tally lamp is blinking, press RECORDING
START/STOP to stop the blinking, then set “Interval
Timer” to “OFF” or press INT. TIME on the remote
control until “ ” disappears.
.... while the tally lamp is lit but not blinking, press set
“Interval Timer” to “OFF” or press INT. TIME on the
remote control until “ ” disappears.
J LIP ID N O.
07
NOTE:
Main Menu Screen
Ta lly
ON
Int e rv a l Time r O FF
Instead of performing steps 2 – 6, you can set the interval
time by pressing INT. TIME on the remote control.
Sub Menu Screen
35
Animation
Recording
Time Indicator
1s
Give stationary scenes or objects an illusion of
movement. This function allows you to shoot a series of
pictures, each slightly different, of the same object for a
brief period of time.
1
2
3
Tally lamp
START/STOP
+
REC TIME
FAR
–
NEAR
4
LCD monitor or viewfinder
Tele Macro
Gain Up
Color Filter
Tape Length
Title
Date/Time
Sub Menu
OFF
AGC
NOR.
T30
Ta lly
ON
Inte rv a l Time r OFF
R e c Time
O FF
J LIP ID N O .
07
Sub Menu Screen
5
6
7
Main Menu Screen
Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the power
switch to “CAMERA”.
SET RECORDING SPEED
Set SP/EP to SP (Z pg. 13).
SET RECORDING TIME
Press REC TIME on the remote control. Four
choices are available, and they appear in the
following order (each time REC TIME is pressed):
1/4S (one-fourth of a second), 1/2S (one-half of a
second), 1S (one full second) and 5S (five seconds).
Pressing the button again will cancel the mode.
•You can also set the recording time in the Sub
Menu screen (Z pg. 30). Press “–” to move the
highlight bar down to “Rec Time”, press NEAR,
and press + or – to cycle through the choices.
Then press MENU.
RM-V705U
(provided)
MENU
ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY
MODE
START RECORDING
Press RECORDING START/STOP after focusing on
the subject. The recording stops automatically after
the selected period of time.
ASSEMBLE SERIES OF PICTURES
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of
pictures.
CHECK YOUR WORK
Play back the series of pictures to see if the
results were satisfactory.
RELEASE ANIMATION MODE
Press REC TIME until “ ” disappears from the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder, or set “Rec Time” in the
Sub Menu screen to “OFF”.
NOTES:
● For best results, make sure the camcorder is secured
when shooting in Animation or Time-Lapse mode.
● Fade-in/out cannot be performed during
Animation or Time-Lapse shooting.
● Before performing other operations following Animation or Time-Lapse recording, make sure the Animation
or Time-Lapse mode is deactivated.
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RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
Interval Timer Indicator
Recording
Time Indicator
Time-Lapse
You can record sequentially at preset time spans. Leaving
the camcorder aimed at a specific subject, you can
record subtle changes over an extended period of time.
1min
1s
1
2
3
START/STOP
INT. TIME
REC TIME
+
4
RM-V705U
(provided)
FAR
–
OFF
AGC
NOR.
T30
5
Main Menu Screen
Ta lly
SET RECORDING SPEED
Set SP/EP to SP (Z pg. 13).
SET RECORDING TIME
Press REC TIME on the remote control. There are
four choices available, and they appear in the
following order (each time REC TIME is pressed):
1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, and 5S. Pressing the button again will
cancel the mode.
ON
Inte rv a l Time r OFF
R e c Time
O FF
J LIP ID N O .
07
SET INTERVAL BETWEEN
RECORDINGS
Press INT. TIME on the remote control. There are
five choices available, and they appear in the
following order (each time INT. TIME is pressed):
OFF, 15S, 30S, 1 min, and 5 min. Pressing the
button again will cancel the mode.
•You can also set the interval time in the Sub Menu
screen. Press “–” to move the highlight bar down
to “Interval Time”, press NEAR, and press + or – to
cycle through the choices.
•Exposure control ( Z pg. 22), manual focusing
( Z pg. 25) and D.I.S. settings (Z pg. 22) should
be performed at this point. Once you perform step
5, these settings cannot be changed.
NEAR
LCD monitor or viewfinder
Tele Macro
Gain Up
Color Filter
Tape Length
Title
Date/Time
Sub Menu
Make sure the lens cover is open, then set the power
switch to “CAMERA”.
•You can also set the recording time in the Sub
Menu screen. Press “–” to move the highlight bar
down to “Rec Time”, and press NEAR, then press +
or – to cycle through the choices.
Tally lamp
MENU
ENGAGE RECORD–STANDBY
MODE
6
START TIME-LAPSE RECORDING
Press RECORDING START/STOP. Recording and
intervals alternate automatically.
RELEASE TIME-LAPSE MODE
To release when the tally lamp is not blinking,
press INT. TIME and REC TIME repeatedly until
“ ” and “ ” disappear. To release when the tally
lamp is blinking, press RECORDING START/STOP
to stop the blinking, then press INT. TIME and REC
TIME repeatedly until “ ” and “ ” disappear, or
set “Interval Timer” and “Rec Time” in the Sub
Menu screen to “OFF”.
NOTES:
Refer to pg. 35.
Sub Menu Screen
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PLAYBACK Basic Playback
PLAY/PAUSE
1
LOAD A CASSETTE
FF
First press PUSH/OPEN and open the LCD monitor
to an angle of over 60 degrees. Press EJECT to open
the cassette holder, then insert the cassette with the
label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is
closed and locked.
REW
SELECT MODE
STOP
2
3
4
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Then set
the power switch to PLAY. The Power On indicator
lights.
PLAYBACK
Press PLAY/PAUSE. The playback picture appears in
the LCD monitor.
STOP PLAYBACK
Press STOP.
Rewind or Fast-forward the tape
Press REW to rewind, or FF to fast-forward the tape
during Stop mode.
POWER
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor
To brighten the image, turn the BRIGHT dial toward “+”.
To darken the image, turn the dial toward “–”.
Speaker volume control
You can adjust the speaker volume by turning the
SPEAKER VOLUME dial.
1
–
+
BRIGHT
MIN
MAX
SPEAKER
VOLUME
Speaker
ADJUST VOLUME
If you want to turn up the volume...
Turn the dial toward “MAX”.
If you want to turn down the volume...
Turn the dial toward “MIN”.
NOTES:
● The camcorder shuts off automatically after about 5
minutes in Stop mode. To turn on again, set the power
switch to POWER OFF, then to PLAY.
● When the power switch is set to CAMERA and the LCD
monitor is opened at an angle of 60 degrees or more,
the LCD monitor switches on and the viewfinder
switches off automatically to save power.
● When the LCD monitor is turned off, sound is not
heard from the speaker.
● The playback picture can also be viewed in the
viewfinder (with the LCD monitor shut) or on a
connected TV (Z pg. 39). Camcorder operation is the
same as described in this section.
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PLAYBACK Features
TRACKING
COUNTER R/M
PLAY/PAUSE
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
OPERATION:
NOTES:
REW
FF
STOP
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
OPERATION:
NOTE:
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
OPERATION:
NOTE:
RM-V705U (provided)
FEATURE:
PURPOSE:
OPERATION:
PLAY
PAUSE
FF
REW
LCD monitor or viewfinder
M–1:23:45
Tape counter
NOTES:
Manual Tracking
To eliminate noise bars that appear
on the screen.
1) Press either TRACKING button as
many times as necessary for best
picture.
● To reset TRACKING to the original
preset, press both TRACKING
buttons simultaneously.
● Manual Tracking may not work
with tapes recorded on other VCRs
or camcorders.
Still Playback
To pause during playback.
1) Press PLAY/PAUSE during
playback.
2) To resume normal playback, press
PLAY/PAUSE again.
Noise bars appear and pictures may
become monochrome during Still
Playback. This is normal.
Shuttle Search
To allow high-speed search in either
direction.
Forward Search
1) Press FF during playback. (Speed is
5 times normal in SP, and 15 times
normal in EP mode.)
Reverse Search
1) Press REW during playback.
(Speed is as noted above.)
Noise bars appear and pictures may
become monochrome or darken in
Shuttle Search. This is normal.
Counter Memory Function
To make it easier to locate a specific
tape segment.
1) Press COUNTER R/M and hold for
more than 2 seconds. The counter
resets to “0:00:00”.
2) Press COUNTER R/M. “M
appears.
3) After recording or playback, press
STOP, then REW. The tape
automatically stops at or close to
0:00:00.
4) Press PLAY/PAUSE to start
playback.
● The counter memory functions in
the FF and REW modes.
● To disable Counter Memory
Function, press COUNTER R/M so
the “M” disappears.
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PLAYBACK Basic Connections
There are three basic types of connections. When making
the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV
instruction manuals.
Connection To A VCR [A]
(Editing, Dubbing and Playback)
NOTE:
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.
To AUDIO
and VIDEO
connectors
Audio and Video
cables (optional)
A
1
B
To AUDIO and
VIDEO IN
connectors
VCR
2
3
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO VCR
As shown in the illustration on the left, connect the
optional Audio and Video cables between the
AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder
and those on the VCR.
SUPPLY POWER
Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
SELECT MODE
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the TV
to its VIDEO mode or channel 3 or channel 4.
Connection To A TV With A/V Input
Connectors [B] (Playback ONLY)
Aerial
NOTE:
Use the optional Audio and Video cables.
To AUDIO, VIDEO and
DC OUT connectors
RF unit RF-V5U
(optional)
1
2
NOTES:
● It is recommended to use the AC Power
Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead
of the battery pack.
● To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the
camcorder’s power switch to CAMERA, then
set your TV to the appropriate input mode.
● If you have a TV or speakers that are not
specially shielded, do not place the speakers
adjacent to the TV as interference will occur
in the camcorder playback picture.
CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV
As shown in the illustration on the left, connect the
optional Audio and Video cables between the
AUDIO and VIDEO connectors on the camcorder
and those on the TV.
SELECT MODE
Set the TV to its VIDEO or AV mode (as specified in
its instructions).
Connection To A TV With NO A/V Input
Connectors (Playback ONLY)
NOTE:
Use the optional RF-V5U RF unit.
* Refer to the RF-V5U instruction manual for connection
procedure.
40
PLAYBACK Using The Cassette Adapter
Cassette Adapter (VHS PlayPak)
Use this to play back a VHS-C video cassette recorded
with this camcorder. It is fully compatible with any VHS
video cassette recorder. The C-P7U adapter is battery
powered and automatically performs tape loading and
unloading.
+
1
VCR
Compartment door
2
3
4
Sliding latch
Compact video cassette
Slide the battery cover up to remove it, and install
one “AA(R6)” size battery as shown in the
illustration at left. Then reattach the cover.
INSERT CASSETTE IN ADAPTER
Slide the latch to open the adapter compartment
door, then insert the cassette and close the
compartment door.
PLAY BACK ON CONNECTED VCR
Load the cassette adapter into the VCR and play the
tape back as you would any other.
REMOVE CASSETTE FROM
ADAPTER
Slide the latch and the compartment door opens
automatically. Then insert your finger in the hole on
the underside of the adapter as shown in the
illustration at left, push up and remove the cassette.
NOTES:
Reels
Recording safety hole
INSERT BATTERY
● During tape loading and unloading, do not touch the
reels for safety and tape protection.
● During special-effect playback (slow motion, still
frame, etc.), the picture may vibrate or noise bars may
appear on the screen.
● To record on a VCR using a compact cassette and the
adapter, cover the adapter’s recording safety hole with
adhesive tape.
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EDITING
Tape Dubbing
1
2
PLAY/PAUSE
3
4
Power switch
To AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT
connectors
5
Audio and Video
cable (optional)
To AUDIO and
VIDEO IN
connectors
VCR (Recording deck)
6
7
CONNECT EQUIPMENT
Following the illustration at left, connect the
camcorder and the VCR.
PREPARE FOR DUBBING
Set the camcorder’s Power switch to “PLAY”, turn
on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate
cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
SELECT VCR MODE
Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause modes.
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot
just before the edit-in point. Once it’s reached, press
PAUSE on the camcorder.
START EDITING
Press PLAY on the camcorder and engage the VCR’s
Record mode.
STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY
Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press
PAUSE on the camcorder.
EDIT MORE SEGMENTS
Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing, then
stop the VCR and camcorder when finished.
42
EDITING (cont.)
Random Assemble Editing
[R.A.Edit]
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
Create edited videos easily using your
camcorder as the source player. You can select
up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any
order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily
performed when the optional RM-V700U MBR
(Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with
your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but
can also be performed by operating the VCR
manually.
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
MBR SET
VCR CTL
0
RM-V700U (optional)
Turn off the power to the VCR and point the remote
toward the VCR’s infrared sensor. Then, referring to
the chart on the left, press and hold MBR SET, and
press button (A) and then (B).
•The code is automatically set once you release the
MBR SET button, and the VCR’s power comes on.
2
OPERATE THE VCR
Make sure the VCR’s power is on. Then, while
holding VCR CTL, press the button on the remote for
the desired function. The functions the remote can
control are PLAY, STOP, PAUSE, FF, REW and VCR
REC STBY (you don’t need to press VCR CTL for this
one).
You’re now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
IMPORTANT
Although the MBR is compatible with JVC VCRs and
those of many other makers, it may not work with yours
or may offer limited functions.
NOTES:
VCR CODE LIST
VCR BRAND BUTTONS
NAME
(A) (B)
GE
1 1
9 2
9 `
9 4
HITACHI
6 6
6 3
JVC A
9 1
9 6
B
9 3
C
MAGNAVOX
9 5
1 1
7 1
7 6
MITSUBISHI
6 7
6 8
NEC
3 7
3 8
PHILIPS
1 9
9 5
1 1
9 4
9 1
9 6
SET REMOTE TO OPERATE VCR
VCR BRAND BUTTONS
NAME
(A) (B)
PHILIPS
1 2
3 3
PANASONIC
1 3
1 7
1 1
9 4
1 8
RCA
9 2
9 4
6 6
6 3
9 `
SANYO
3 6
3 5
SHARP
1 5
1 `
SONY
6 5
6 `
3 9
3 1
TOSHIBA
6 9
6 1
ZENITH
1 6
● If the VCR’s power doesn’t come on in step 1, try
another code from the chart.
● Some brands of VCR don’t come on automatically. In
this case, turn the power on manually and try step 2.
● If the RM-V700U is not able to control the VCR, use
the controls on the VCR.
MAKE CONNECTIONS
CONNECT TO . . .
1
A
JVC VCR EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
PAUSE TERMINAL
Connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE
terminal.
B
JVC VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE
PAUSE TERMINAL
Connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT
connector.
C
NON-JVC VCR WITH NEITHER
Connect the editing cable to the RM-V700U's
Pause-In jack.
All other connections are as shown in the illustration
on page 43.
43
REW/FF CANCEL
IN/OUT
2
R.A. EDIT
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
3
PREPARE CAMCORDER
Insert a recorded tape and set the Power switch to
“PLAY”.
PREPARE VCR
Turn the power on, insert a recordable tape and
engage the AUX mode (refer to VCR’s instructions).
SELECT SCENES
1
To AUDIO and
VIDEO out
connectors
To JLIP
Editing cable
(optional 3.5 ø
mini-plug cable)
Audio and Video
cable (optional)
A
B
C
To Remote
PAUSE
To AUDIO and
VIDEO IN
connectors
To Pause-In
2
3
4
VCR (Recording deck)
5
CANCEL
ON/OFF
VCR REC STBY
IN/OUT
IN
1 0:00:25
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
COUNTER
TOTAL
OUT
--:-- : --
ç
0:00:25
0:00:00
Press PLAY/PAUSE, then press R.A. EDIT and the
counter display appears in the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder and the screen of the connected TV.
REGISTER BEGINNING OF SCENE
Press REW or FF to locate the beginning of a scene
you want, then press IN/OUT to register that point.
The data appears under IN on the display.
REGISTER END OF SCENE
Press REW or FF to locate the end of the scene and
press IN/OUT to register it. The data appears under
OUT on the display. The total time of the registered
scene(s) is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
REGISTER ADDITIONAL SCENES
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional scene
(as many as 8).
MAKE CORRECTIONS
Press CANCEL during steps 2 and 3 to erase the
most recently registered point.
NOTES:
RM-V700U
(optional)
ç
ACCESS R.A. EDIT COUNTER
DISPLAY
IN
1 0:00:25
2 0:03:18
3 0:02:33
4 0:04:11
5
6
7
8
COUNTER
TOTAL
OUT
0:01:05
0:03:31
0:02:53
--:-- : --
0:04:11
0:01:13
● The RM-V700U can be used to operate other camcorder
functions as well. Point the RM-V700U at the camcorder’s
remote sensor and press any of the following buttons
(function apears in parentheses):
— ON/OFF (camcorder R.A. EDIT)
— IN/OUT (camcorder IN/OUT)
— CANCEL (camcorder CANCEL)
● There must be at least one second between an in-point and
its corresponding out-point.
● To ensure correct operation, leave at least 15 seconds open
between scenes.
● Blank portions of tape cannot be registered as in-points or
out-points.
● If it takes more than 5 minutes to search for an in-point, the
VCR’s Record-Pause mode is cancelled and editing doesn’t
take place.
● Pressing R.A.EDIT clears all in- and out-points from
memory.
● Leave a small margin for error around each in-point to
ensure the scene is recorded in its entirety.
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EDITING (cont.)
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
ORIGINAL TAPE (camcorder)
1
IN
OUT
3
IN OUT
2
IN
OUT
1
2
EDITED TAPE (VCR)
RM-V700U
(optional)
3
EDIT
VCR REC STBY
STOP
ENGAGE VCR’S RECORD–PAUSE
MODE
Point the remote control toward the VCR’s infrared
sensor and press VCR REC STBY, or manually
engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode.
BEGIN AUTOMATIC EDITING
Press EDIT on the camcorder, and the previously
selected scenes are copied to the VCR in the
specified order.
END AUTOMATIC EDITING
When all selected scenes have been copied, the
camcorder and VCR enter the still or pause mode.
Press STOP on both units.
•When finished editing, be sure to disconnect the
editing cable and the audio/video cable.
NOTES:
● If you performed step 1 C on page 42 (“MAKE
CONNECTIONS”), keep the remote control pointed at
the VCR during editing.
● The on-screen display only appears while the
camcorder searches for each scene.
● There may be noise at in- or out-points on the edited
tape with certain VCRs.
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COUNTER R/M
Insert Editing
You can record a new scene into a previously recorded
tape, replacing a section of the original recording with
minimal picture distortion at the in- and out-points. The
original audio remains unchanged.
NOTE:
Use the RM-V705U remote control unit to perform this
procedure.
1
2
3
POWER
Insert editing
indicator
w
M–0:12:34
Tape Counter
LCD monitor or Viewfinder
4
5
6
7
SELECT MODE
Set the Power switch to “PLAY”.
FIND EDIT-OUT POINT
Locate the point and press PAUSE on the camcorder
or the remote control.
RESET COUNTER
Press and hold COUNTER R/M for more than
2 seconds to reset the tape counter, then press for
less than 1 second and make sure “M” appears in
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the
scene you want to replace, press PLAY to view the
recorded tape, and press PAUSE at exactly at the
point where the new scene should start.
ENGAGE INSERT EDITING MODE
Press and hold INSERT, and without releasing
INSERT, press and release PAUSE. The Insert
mode is engaged, and the scene the camcorder is
aimed at appears on the screen.
BEGIN INSERT EDITING
Press RECORDING START/STOP. When the counter
reaches “0:00:00”, editing stops automatically and
the camcorder enters the Insert-Pause mode.
END INSERT EDITING
Press STOP.
•If a Fade/Wipe effect was in use during Insert
Editing, wait about 10 seconds after pressing STOP
before performing other operations.
PLAY
PAUSE
REW
INSERT
RM-V705U (provided)
NOTES:
● When Insert Editing is performed with the LCD monitor
fully opened, the original audio will be heard from the
speaker.
● After step 5, Retake ( Z pg. 20) can be performed.
● The tape may stop slightly before or after the
designated end point, and noise bars may appear.
Neither indicates a defect in the unit.
● Only video signal is recorded in the Insert Editing mode.
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EDITING (cont.)
Audio dubbing indicator
e
M-0:05:20
LCD monitor
or Viewfinder
Audio Dubbing
You can record a new soundtrack on a prerecorded tape
(normal audio only).
** Perform steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Insert Editing procedure
(Z pg. 45) before continuing.
•The sound comes from the built-in mike.
1
Mic
2
3
4
PLAY
PAUSE
REW
A.DUB
RM-V705U (provided)
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
Press REW to go a little beyond the beginning of the
scene onto which you want to dub new audio, press
PLAY to view the recorded tape, then press PAUSE
at exactly the point where dubbing should start.
ENGAGE AUDIO DUB STANDBY
MODE
Press and hold A. DUB, and without releasing
A. DUB, press and release PAUSE.
BEGIN AUDIO DUBBING
Press PLAY/PAUSE. When the counter reaches
“0:00:00”, Audio Dubbing stops automatically and
the camcorder enters the Audio Dub-Standby mode.
END AUDIO DUBBING
Press STOP.
NOTES:
● Do not press FF or REW during Audio Dub-Standby, or
the edit points will not be accurate.
● If the mike is too close to the TV, or if the TV’s volume
is too high, whistling or howling may occur.
NOTES (for Insert Editing and
Audio Dubbing):
● Insert Editing and audio Dubbing may not work
correctly if the tape contains blank segments, or if the
recording speed was changed during the original
recording.
● To edit/dub onto a tape with the recording safety tab
removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape.
● Do not press STOP during Insert Editing or Audio
Dubbing, or the edit points will not be accurate.
● During Insert Editing and Audio Dubbing, when Insert–
Pause or Audio Dub–Standby is engaged, the counter
may go slightly past “0:00:00”. Recording, however,
stops at exactly 0:00:00.
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USER MAINTENANCE
LENS COVER
open/close switch
Set to “POWER OFF”.
BATT. RELEASE
After Use
1
2
3
4
5
6
Set the power switch to POWER OFF to turn off the
camcorder.
Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then remove
the cassette.
Close and lock the cassette holder by pressing
PUSH.
Close and lock the LCD monitor.
Press BATT. RELEASE to remove the battery pack.
Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to close
the lens cover.
Cleaning The Camcorder
1
PUSH
OPEN
2
EJECT
PUSH
Remove.
3
4
5
Marks
6
CLEAN EXTERIOR
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
CLEAN LCD MONITOR
Press PUSH/OPEN to open the LCD monitor and
wipe gently with soft cloth. Be careful not to
damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor.
CLEAN LENS
Blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with
lens cleaning paper.
REMOVE EYEPIECE
Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.
CLEAN VIEWFINDER
Remove dust using a blower brush.
RE-ATTACH EYEPIECE
Align the marks, re-attach the eyepiece and turn it
clockwise.
NOTES:
● Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or
alcohol.
● Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack
has been removed or other power units have been
disconnected.
● Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
POWER
No power is supplied.
● The battery pack has not been attached correctly
( Z pg. 8).
● The battery pack is not charged (Z pg. 8).
● The power supply has not been correctly connected
( Z pg. 9).
The power suddenly goes off and
doesn’t come back on by itself.
● The battery pack has completely discharged.
● Remove the cassette and disconnect the power source,
then after a few minutes, try turning the power back on. If
it still doesn’t come on, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
RECORDING
Recording cannot be performed.
● The recording tape’s Erase Protection tab is missing.
Cover the hole with adhesive tape. (Some tapes have
sliding tabs. In this case, check the position of the tab.)
Recording does not start.
● The camcorder Power switch has not been set to
“CAMERA” (Z pg. 16).
PLAYBACK
The tape is running, but there’s no
playback picture.
● The TV has not been set to its VIDEO mode or channel.
● If A/V connection is used, the TV’s VIDEO/TV switch has
not been set to VIDEO.
● The RF unit has not been set to the correct channel.
Noise bars appear in the playback
picture.
● Manual Tracking has not been performed (Z pg. 38).
Playback picture is blurred or
interrupted.
● The video heads are dirty or worn out. Consult your
nearest JVC dealer for head cleaning or replacement.
The counter indication is blurred
during Still playback.
● This is normal.
TAPE TRANSPORT
The tape stops during fast-forward or
rewind.
● The Counter Memory Function has been activated
( Z pg. 38).
Rewinding or fast-forwarding cannot
be performed.
● The tape is already fully wound on one reel or the other.
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SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
OTHER
The tape won’t eject.
● The battery pack is running low.
● If the LCD monitor is not open over 60 degrees, EJECT
switch does not function.
Some functions are not available.
● The Shooting Mode selector is set to “FULL AUTO”.
Vertical white lines appear when
shooting a very bright object.
● This sometimes occurs when the contrast between the
background and the object is great. It is not a defect of
the camcorder.
Bright, crystal-shaped spots appear
in the LCD monitor and the
viewfinder.
● Sunlight is directly entering the lens.
The rear of the LCD monitor is hot.
● The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to
be hot. Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the
power switch to OFF, and let the unit cool down.
Colored bright spots appear all over
the LCD monitor.
● The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology.
However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or
blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor. These
spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any
defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %.)
The indicators and the picture color
on the LCD monitor are not clear.
● This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD
monitor is pressed.
The LCD monitor, the viewfinder
and the lens have become dirty (ex.
fingerprints).
● Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Gently wipe the LCD
monitor in a semicircle because wiping strongly spreads
the stain and it won’t come out easily.
The picture is blurred in the Quick
Review or Retake mode.
● This is normal while recording in the EP mode. Some noise
may be present while recording in the SP mode (Z pg. 13).
An error number (E03) appears in
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
● Turn the camcorder’s power off, then disconnect the
power source. After a few minutes, try turning the power
on again. If the error number still appears in the LCD
monitor or the viewfinder, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
The image is out of focus.
● The diopter needs to be adjusted (Z pg. 10).
● The scene being shot is adversely affecting the operation
of Auto Focus (Z pg. 24).
A character generator title and the
date and time displays disappear
from the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.
● If you remove the power source from the camcorder while
the power is on, all settings and selections are erased.
Make sure to turn the camcorder’s power off before
disconnecting the power source.
Even though the Lens Cover is open,
the Lens Cover Warning indicator
blinks.
● The Lens Cover Warning indicator may blink when the
camcorder is used in dark areas, regardless of the position
of the Lens Cover.
The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio,
etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit
(battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and clock battery; and then re-connect it and
proceed as usual from the beginning.
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INDEX Controls
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Controls
Connectors
1 PUSH/OPEN Button ........................... Z pg. 5
2 Shooting Mode Selector ..................... Z pg. 11
3 Multi-Function Control
p Shoulder Strap Eyelets ........................ Z pg. 14
Q DC in jack ......................................... Z pg. 9
W JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Connector.
4
5
6
7
8
9
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[FAR/NEAR/+/– Buttons] ..................... Z pg. 11
PROG.AE/EFFECT Button ................... Z pg. 26
MENU Button .................................... Z pg. 11
FADE/WIPE Button ............................. Z pg. 28
D.I.STABILIZER [Digital Image Stabilizer]
Button ................................................ Z pg. 22
DISPLAY Button ................................. Z pg. 21
EJECT Button ...................................... Z pg. 5
PUSH Button ..................................... Z pg. 5
Diopter Adjustment ............................ Z pg. 10
QUICK REC Button ............................ Z pg. 21
Power Zoom Lever ............................. Z pg. 19
BATT. [Battery] RELEASE Switch ......... Z pg. 8
MWB [Manual White Balance]
Button ................................................ Z pg. 23
Recording Mode [SP/EP] Select
Button ................................................ Z pg. 13
COUNTER R [Reset]/M [Memory]
Button ................................................ Z pg. 38
EDIT Button ....................................... Z pg. 44
TRACKING +/– Buttons ...................... Z pg. 38
R.A.EDIT IN/OUT Button ................... Z pg. 43
R.A.EDIT Button ................................. Z pg. 43
REW Button ....................................... Z pg. 37
RETAKE R [Quick Review] Button ...... Z pg. 19
FF Button ........................................... Z pg. 37
RETAKE F Button ................................ Z pg. 20
R.A.EDIT CANCEL Button .................. Z pg. 43
STOP Button ...................................... Z pg. 37
PLAY/PAUSE Button ........................... Z pg. 37
POWER Switch .................................. Z pg. 5
Recording Start/Stop Button ............... Z pg. 5
BRIGHT Dial ....................................... Z pg. 18
SPEAKER VOLUME Dial .................... Z pg. 37
• Connect the Editing Cable when performing
Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 43).
• In the future, it will be used to connect the
camcorder to a device such as a personal
computer.
E VIDEO Out Jack ................................. Z pg. 39
R RF DC OUT Jack ................................ Z pg. 39
T AUDIO Out Jack ................................ Z pg. 39
Indicators
Y Tally Lamp ......................................... Z pg. 16
U Power On Indicator ........................... Z pg. 16
Other Parts
I Microphone
O Infrared beam sensor window ............ Z pg. 15
P
a
s
d
f
g
h
j
Be careful not to cover this area; built-in
here is the sensor necessary for shooting.
Clock Battery Compartment ............... Z pg. 10
Battery Pack Mount ............................ Z pg. 8
Electronic Viewfinder ......................... Z pg. 10
LENS COVER Switch .......................... Z pg. 5
Grip Strap .......................................... Z pg. 14
Tripod Mounting Socket ..................... Z pg. 14
LCD monitor ...................................... Z pg. 16
Speaker .............................................. Z pg. 37
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INDEX LCD monitor/Viewfinder
1 2
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q
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(
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112min
REC EP
3
4
1min
1/4s
567
T40
+ 02
MWB
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PAUSE
INDEX
TAPE END
Congratulations
DEC 25. 96
PM 4:28:34
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LCD monitor/Viewfinder Indications
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
!
@
Remaining Tape Time ......................... Z pg. 16
Recording Mode (SP/EP) Indicator ...... Z pg. 13
Interval Timer Indicator ...................... Z pg. 34
Recording Time Indicator ................... Z pg. 35
Tape Length Display ........................... Z pg. 12
Battery Pack Remaining Power
Indicator ............................................ Z pg. 8
Changes as follows according to the battery
pack’s remaining power level:
“
”. When the power is
almost gone, the indicator blinks, then the unit
shuts off. Replace the battery pack with a fully
charged one.
(Note: The symbol containing 3 darkened
squares —
— does not necessarily mean
that the battery pack is fully charged.)
Cassette Indicator
Blinks when no cassette inserted;
remains steadily lit when cassette inserted.
Focus Indicator .................................. Z pg. 24
Exposure Level Display ...................... Z pg. 22
White Balance Mode Indicator ........... Z pg. 23
Record–Standby Mode Indicator ........ Z pg. 16
Index Code Marking ........................... Z pg. 20
# Clock Warning
Once the power is turned on and the indicator
blinks for about 10 seconds, perform the date
and time settings ( Z pg. 11). After setting is
complete, turn the power off and disconnect the
power source. If you re-connect it and turn the
power on and the indicator is blinking, that
means that the clock (lithium) battery is either
not installed or has discharged. Install, or replace
the old battery with, a new one (Z pg. 10).
$ Time Display ...................................... Z pg. 21
% Instant Title Display ............................ Z pg. 32
^ Tape End Display ............................... Z pg. 17
Appears when the end of the tape is reached
during playback, recording or fast-forward.
& Date Display ...................................... Z pg. 21
* Condensation Warning
When this indication appears, all functions are
disabled. Turn the unit off (without removing the
power source) for a few hours, and when you
turn it on again the indicator should disappear.
( Main Menu Setting Change
Indicator ............................................ Z pg. 30
) FADE/WIPE indicator ......................... Z pg. 28
q D.I.S. (Digital Image Stabilizer)
Indicator ............................................ Z pg. 22
w PROG.AE/EFFECT indicator ................ Z pg. 26
e Recording Indicator ............................ Z pg. 16
r Zoom Indicator Bar ............................ Z pg. 19
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INDEX Terms
A
M
AC Power Adapter .................................. pg. 9
Animation Recording .............................. pg. 35
Audio Dubbing ....................................... pg. 46
Auto Focus .............................................. pg. 24
Main Menu ............................................. pg. 30
Manual Focus ......................................... pg. 25
MBR Code Setting ................................... pg. 42
B
Battery Pack ............................................ pg. 8
Brighten the Image .................................. pg. 22
Brightness control of the LCD monitor .... pg. 18
C
Car Battery .............................................. pg. 9
Cassette Adapter ..................................... pg. 40
Character Generator ............................... pg. 33
Charge Marker ........................................ pg. 9
Charging the Battery Pack ....................... pg. 8
Cinema Mode ......................................... pg. 27
Clock (Lithium) Battery ........................... pg. 10
Connection to a VCR/TV ......................... pg. 39
Contents ................................................. pg. 7
Counter Memory ..................................... pg. 38
D
Darken the Image ................................... pg. 22
Date/Time Insert ...................................... pg. 21
Date/Time Setting .................................... pg. 11
Digital Image Stabilizer ........................... pg. 22
Discharge the Battery pack ...................... pg. 8
Diopter Adjust ......................................... pg. 10
P
Playback ................................................. pg. 37
Program AE with Special Effects .............. pg. 26
Provided Accessories .............................. pg. 6
Q
Quick Rec ............................................... pg. 21
Quick Review ......................................... pg. 19
R
Random Assemble Editing ....................... pg. 42–44
Record-Standby ...................................... pg. 16
Recording, Advanced Features ................ pg. 21–36
Recording ............................................... pg. 16
Recording, Start/Stop ............................... pg. 16
Recording Mode Setting .......................... pg. 13
Remote Control Unit ............................... pg. 15
Remove Cassette ..................................... pg. 13
Retake ..................................................... pg. 20
Rewind Tape ........................................... pg. 37
S
Erase Protection ...................................... pg. 13
Exposure Control .................................... pg. 22
Sepia Mode ............................................. pg. 27
Shoulder Strap Attachment ...................... pg. 14
Shuttle Search ......................................... pg. 38
Specifications .......................................... pg. 57
Sports Mode ............................................ pg. 27
Still Playback .......................................... pg. 38
Sub Menu ............................................... pg. 30
F
T
Fade-in/out ............................................. pg. 28
Fast-Forward Tape ................................... pg. 37
Focus Lock .............................................. pg. 24
Tape Counter .......................................... pg. 38
Tape Dubbing ......................................... pg. 41
Tape Length Setting ................................. pg. 12
Time-Lapse Shooting ............................... pg. 36
Tracking .................................................. pg. 38
Tripod Mounting ..................................... pg. 14
Twilight Mode ......................................... pg. 27
E
G
Grip Adjustment ...................................... pg. 14
H
High-angle shooting ................................ pg. 18
High Speed Shutter Mode ....................... pg. 27
V
Viewfinder Adjustment ............................ pg. 10
I
W
Index Code Marking ............................... pg. 20
Insert Cassette ......................................... pg. 13
Insert Editing ........................................... pg. 45
Instant Titles ............................................ pg. 32
Interval Timer .......................................... pg. 34
White Balance Adjustment ...................... pg. 23
Wipe in/out ............................................. pg. 28
L
LCD monitor/Viewfinder, indications ...... pg. 52
Low-angle shooting ................................. pg. 18
Z
Zooming ................................................. pg. 19
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CAUTIONS
Serious malfunctioning
General Battery Precautions
If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit
immediately and consult your local JVC dealer.
When using the AC Power Adapter/Charger in
areas other than the USA
n The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features
automatic voltage selection in the AC range from
110 V to 240 V.
USING HOUSEHOLD AC PLUG ADAPTER
In case of connecting the unit's power cord to an
AC wall outlet other than American National
Standard C73 series type use an AC plug adapter,
called a "Siemens Plug", as shown.
For this AC plug adapter, consult your nearest JVC
dealer.
Plug adapter
INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Change or modifications not
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment. This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
•When the C-P6U or C-P7U (cassette adapter) is
not functioning even when correctly operated, the
batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh
ones.
•Use only the following battery:
C-P6U or C-P7U ....................... AA (R6) size
Please make note of the following rules for battery
use. When misused, batteries can leak or explode.
1. Refer to the instructions when replacing batteries.
2. Do not use old and new batteries together.
3. Do not use two different kinds of batteries.
Although sizes may be the same, voltages may
differ.
4. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat as they
can leak or explode.
5. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
6. Remove batteries from the unit if it is to be stored
for an extended period to avoid battery leakage
which can cause malfunctions.
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Battery Packs
Cassettes
The supplied battery pack is a
nickel-cadmium battery. Before
using the supplied battery pack or
an optional battery pack, be sure to
read the following cautions:
To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to
read the following cautions:
1. To avoid hazard . . .
....
....
....
....
do not burn.
do not short-circuit the terminals.
do not modify or disassemble.
use only specified chargers.
1. During use . . .
Terminals
2. To prevent damage and prolong service
life . . .
.... do not subject to unnecessary shock.
.... avoid repeated charging without fully
discharging.
.... charge in an environment where temperatures
are within the tolerances shown in the chart
below. This is a chemical reaction type
battery — cooler temperatures impede
chemical reaction, while warmer
temperatures can prevent complete charging.
.... store in a cool, dry place. Extended exposure
to high temperatures will increase natural
discharge and shorten service life.
.... avoid prolonged uncharged storage.
.... remove from charger or powered unit when
not in use, as some machines use current
even when switched off.
3. To prevent damage to the camcorder . . .
.... replace the battery pack when it begins to
deliver less recording time per charge.
NOTE:
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after
charging, or after use.
Temperature Range Specifications
Charging ................................... 10°C to 35°C
Operation ................................. 0°C to 40°C
Storage ...................................... –10°C to 30°C
NOTES:
● Recharging time is based on room temperature of
20°C.
● The lower the temperature, the longer recharging
takes.
.... make sure the cassette bears the VHS-C
mark.
.... be aware that recording onto prerecorded
tapes automatically erases the previously
recorded video and audio signals.
.... make sure the cassette is positioned properly
when inserting.
.... do not load and unload the cassette
repeatedly without allowing the tape to run
at all. This slackens the tape and can result in
damage.
.... do not open the front tape cover. This
exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust.
2. Store cassettes . . .
.... away from heaters or other heat sources.
.... out of direct sunlight.
.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary
shock or vibration.
.... where they won’t be exposed to strong
magnetic fields (such as those generated by
motors, transformers or magnets).
.... vertically, in their original cases.
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CAUTIONS (cont.)
Main Unit
LCD monitor
1. For safety, DO NOT . . .
1. To prevent damage to the LCD monitor,
DO NOT . . .
.... open the camcorder’s chassis.
.... disassemble or modify the unit.
.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
Keep it away from metallic objects when not
in use.
.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects
to enter the unit.
.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the
power supply while the power is on.
.... leave the battery pack attached when the
camcorder is not in use.
2. Avoid using the unit . . .
.... in places subject to excessive humidity or
dust.
.... in places subject to soot or steam such as
near a cooking stove.
.... in places subject to excessive shock or
vibration.
.... near a television set.
.... near appliances generating strong magnetic
or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting
antennas, etc.).
.... in places subject to extremely high (over
40°C or 104°F) or extremely low (under 0°C
or 32°F) temperatures.
3. DO NOT leave the unit . . .
.... in places of over 50°C (122°F).
.... in places where humidity is extremely low
(below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).
.... in direct sunlight.
.... in a closed car in summer.
.... near a heater.
4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .
.... allow it to become wet.
.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.
.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration
during transportation.
.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright
objects for long periods.
.... direct the eyepiece of the viewfinder at the
sun.
.... carry it by holding the viewfinder or the LCD
monitor.
.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder
strap.
5. This camcorder features a built-in head
cleaner which automatically cleans the
heads and head drum when a cassette is
loaded or unloaded. If, however, the heads
become dirty and cause blurriness or
interruption in the playback picture,
consult your nearest JVC dealer.
.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.
.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor
on the bottom.
2. To prolong service life . . .
.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.
3. Make be aware of the following
phenomena for LCD monitor use. These
are not mulfunctions. . . .
•While using the camcorder, the surface around the
LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor
may heat up.
•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface
around the LCD monitor becomes hot.
About moisture condensation . . .
● You have observed that pouring a cold liquid
into a glass will cause drops of water to form
on the glass‘ outer surface. This same
phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a
camcorder when it is moved from a cool
place to a warm place, after heating a cold
room, under extremely humid conditions or
in a place directly subjected to the cool air
from an air conditioner.
● Moisture on the head drum can cause severe
damage to the video tape, and can lead to
internal damage to the camcorder itself.
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Format
Power source
Power consumption
LCD monitor off,
viewfinder on
LCD monitor on,
viewfinder off
Signal system
Video recording system
Luminance
Color
Cassette
Tape speed
SP
EP
Recording time (max.)
SP
EP
AUDIO
: VHS NTSC standard
: DC 6V
Speaker
: 5.7 W
: 7.5 W
: NTSC-type
: FM recording
: Converted sub-carrier
direct recording
* Conforms to VHS
standard
:
cassette
: 33.35 mm/sec.
(1-5/16 ips)
: 11.12 mm/sec. (7/16 ips)
: 40 minutes
: 120 minutes
(with TC-40 cassette)
Operating temperature : 0°C to +40°C
(32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity
: 35% to 80%
Storage temperature
: –20°C to +50°C
(–4°F to 122°F)
Weight
: Approx. 1,000 g (2.3 lbs)
Dimensions
(Including viewfinder) : 124 (W) x 113 (H) x
230 (D) mm
(4-15/16" x 4-1/2"
x 9-1/16")
CAMERA
Pick up
Lens
Viewfinder
White balance
adjustment
: 1/4" format CCD
: F1.2, f = 4.1 to 57.4 mm,
14:1 power zoom lens
with auto iris and macro
control, filter diameter
46 mm
: Electronic viewfinder
with 0.5" black/
white CRT
: Auto/Manual adjustment
LCD MONITOR
Size
LCD system
: 3" diagonally measured
: LCD/TFT active matrix
system
VIDEO
Output
Output
: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced (via VIDEO
out connector)
: –8 dBs, 1 k-ohm
(via AUDIO out
connector)
: 20 mm round x 1,
monaural
AC POWER ADAPTER/BATTERY CHARGER
(AA-V11U)
Power requirement
U.S.A. and Canada : AC 120 V`, 60 HZ
Other countries
: AC 110 V to
240 V`, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
: 23 W
Output
Charge
: DC 8.5 V
, 1.3 A
VTR
: DC 6.3 V
, 1.8 A
Charging system
: Constant current,
peak detection,
timer controlled
Dimensions
: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x
68 (D) mm
(5-15/16" x 1-11/16" x
2-11/16")
Weight
: Approx. 320 g (0.71 lbs)
CASSETTE ADAPTER (C-P7U)
Dimensions
Weight
Accessory
: 188 (W) x 25 (H) x
104 (D) mm
(7-7/16" x 1" x 4-1/8")
: Approx. 240 g (0.53 lbs)
: “AA (R6)”-size battery x 1
Provided Accessories ...................... Z pg. 6
Optional Accessories
•Battery Packs BN-V12U, BN-V22U, BN-V25U
•Car Battery Charger BH-V3U
•Battery Charger BH-VC10U
•Car Battery Cord AP-V7U
•RF Unit RF-V5U
•Wireless Remote Control Unit RM-V700U
•Compact VHS-C Cassettes TC-40/30/20
•Active Carrying Bag CB-V7U
* Some acccessories are not available in some
areas. Please consult your nearest JVC dealer for
details on accessories and their availability.
Specifications shown are for SP mode unless
otherwise indicated. E. & O. E. Design and
specifications subject to change without notice.
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ESPAÑOL
Indicador CHG. (carga)
Al
Marcas tomacorriente
de alterna
Indicador
POWER
Alimentación
Esta cámara de video posee un sistema de alimentación de 3
vías que le permite seleccionar la fuente de alimentación
más apropiada.
NOTAS:
● Sin alimentación no hay ninguna función disponible.
● Utilice exclusivamente la alimentación indicada.
● No utilice la unidades de alimentación suministradas con otro
equipo.
Indicador
END
CARGA DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS
Interruptor
REFRESH
Indicador
REFRESH
Enganche.
1
2
Empuje.
Marcador
de carga
BATT. RELEASE
ATENCION:
Antes de desmontar la fuente de
alimentación, asegúrese que la
alimentación de la cámara de video esté
desconectada. El no hacerlo puede
producir un error de funcionamiento en la
cámara de video.
**INDICADOR DE CARGA
(PILA OPCIONAL EXCLUSIVAMENTE)
Se ha suministrado un indicador de carga sobre el
paquete de pilas para ayudarle a recordar si ha
sido cargado o no. Los dos colores suministrados
(rojo y negro), le permiten seleccionar la carga y
la descarga. La pila BN-V18U no tiene indicador
de carga.
**REFRESCADO
El adaptador de CA se caracteriza por la función
REFRESH que le permite descargar totalmente el
paquete de pilas antes de recargarlo.
Para descargar las pilas . . .
..... coloque el paquete de pilas en el adaptador
como se muestra en la ilustración de la
izquierda. Luego presione REFRESH. El
indicador REFRESH se enciende cuando se
inicia la descarga y se apaga cuando la
descarga ha terminado.
3
ALIMENTACION
Conecte el cordón de alimentación de CA del
cargador a un tomacorriente. Se encenderá la luz
delindicador de alimentación.
COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE
PILAS
Alinee las marcas y deslice el paquete de pilas en la
dirección de la flecha hasta que quede bloqueado
en su lugar. Se enciende la luz indicadora CHG.
EXTRACCION DEL PAQUETE DE
PILAS
Cuando la carga está completa, se encenderá el
indicador END. Deslice el paquete de pilas en el
sentido opuesto al de la flecha.
PAQUETE
DE PILAS
BN-V12U
BN-V18U
aprox. 1 h 10 m
aprox. 1 h 40 m
aprox. 3 h 30 m
aprox. 5 h 30 m
BN-V22U
BN-V25U
aprox. 2 h 10 m
aprox. 2 h 40 m
aprox. 7 h
aprox. 10 h
CARGA
DESCARGA
USO DEL PAQUETE DE PILAS
1
2
COLOCACION DEL PAQUETE DE
PILAS
Enganche la parte superior del mismo en la cámara
de video y empuje el paquete de pilas hasta que se
bloquee en su lugar.
EXTRACCION DEL PAQUETE DE
PILAS
Deslice BATT. RELEASE y extraiga el paquete de
pilas.
TIEMPO DE GRABACION
PAQUETE
DE PILAS
Monitor LCD activado/
Visor desactivado
Monitor LCD desactivado/
Visor activado
BN-V12U
BN-V18U
aprox. 45 m
aprox. 1 h 15 m
aprox. 1 h 5 m
aprox. 1 h 40 m
BN-V22U
BN-V25U
aprox. 1 h 40 m
aprox. 2 h 10 m
aprox. 2 h 15 m
aprox. 3 h
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GUIA PARA OPERACION RAPIDA
Si la unidad comienza a funcionar mal, deje de usarla inmediatamente y consulte a su concesionario local de JVC.
ALIMENTACION
1 Enganche.
INSERCION DEL CASSETTE
DE VIDEO
2 Empuje.
BATT. RELEASE (extracción de la batería)
Utilización de la batería
1 Enganche el extremo superior de la batería
en la cámara de video. (Procedimiento para
carga: Z P. 8)
2 Empuje la batería hacia adentro hasta que
quede bloqueada en su lugar.
Para extraer la batería
Deslice BATT. RELEASE y extraiga la batería.
4
1 PUSH
OPEN
PUSH
(presione/abra) (presione)
2
EJECT
(eyección)
3
Inserte.
1 Presione PUSH/OPEN para abrir el monitor
LCD.
• Abra a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados.
2 Presione EJECT para abrir el portacassette.
3 Inserte un cassette de video.
4 Presione PUSH para cerrar el portacassette.
(Por más detalles, Z P. 13.)
REPRODUCCION
FILMACION
3 PLAY/PAUSE
(reproducción/pausa)
2 REW
(rebobinado)
1
STOP
(parada)
2
Perilla de
abertura/cierre
LENS COVER
Colóquelo en “CAMERA”.
1 Colóquelo en “PLAY”.
3
Botón para inicio/parada de grabación
1 Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación en “PLAY”.
2 Presione REW.
1 Deslice la perilla de abertura/cierre LENS
— La cinta se detiene automáticamente al
comienzo de la misma.
3 Presione PLAY/PAUSE.
— Comienza la reproducción y la imagen
aparece en el visor o en el monitor LCD.
•Presione STOP para detener la grabación.
(Por más detalles, Z P. 37.)
2 Adjuste el interruptor de alimentación en
• El visor se desconecta automáticamente para
ahorrar energía cuando el monitor LCD es
abierto a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados.
• El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se
lo abre/cierre a 60 grados aprox.
O simplemente reproduzca la cinta en un
VCR de VHS utilizando el adaptador de
cassette (VHS Playpak). Z P. 40
COVER para abrir la tapa del objetivo.
“CAMERA”.
— El indicador de alimentación se
encenderá y aparecerá una imagen en el
moitor LCD o en el visor.
3 Presione el botón inicio/parada de
grabación.
— Comenzará la grabación.
• Para detener temporariamente la grabación,
presione nuevamente el botón de inicio/parada de
grabación. (Por más detalles, Z P. 16, 17.)
• El visor se desconecta automáticamente para
ahorrar energía cuando el monitor LCD es
abierto a un ángulo mayor de 60 grados.
• El monitor LCD se activa/desactiva cuando se
lo abre/cierre a 60 grados aprox.
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FOR SERVICING
HOW TO LOCATE YOUR JVC SERVICE CENTER
TOLL FREE: 1-800-252-5722
Dear customer:
In order to receive the most satisfaction from your purchase, read the instruction booklet before
operating the unit. In the event that repair is necessary, or for the address nearest your location,
please refer to the factory service center list below or within the Continental United States, call 1-800252-5722 for your authorized servicer. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for Warranty Service.
— JVC
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING
COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
FACTORY SERVICE CENTER LOCATIONS
107 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105
(201) 808-9279
1500 Lakes Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30243-5357
(770) 339-2522
705 Enterprise Street
Aurora, IL 60504-8149
(708) 851-7855
5665 Corporate Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630-0024
(714) 229-8011
10700 Hammerly, Suite 110
Houston, TX 77043-2310
(713) 935-9331
2969 Mapunapuna Place
Honolulu, HI 96819-2040
(808) 833-5828
230 Eliot Street
Ashland, MA 01721-2377
(508) 881-5923
14505 Commerce Way
Miami Lakes, FL 33016-1512
(305) 362-6252
890 Dubuque Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080-1804
(415) 871-2666
Sophisticated electronic products may require occasional service. Just as quality is a keyword in the
engineering and production of the wide array of JVC products, service is the key to maintaining the
high level performance for which JVC is world famous. The JVC service and engineering organization
stands behind our products.
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
JVC SERVICE & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
107 Little Falls Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004-2105
If you ship the product...
Pack your JVC unit in the original carton or one of equivalent size and strength. Enclose, with the unit,
a letter stating the problem or symptom that exists and also a copy of the receipt or bill of sale you
received when you purchased your JVC unit. Print your home return address on the outside and the
inside of the carton. Send to the appropriate JVC Factory Service Center as listed above.
ACCESSORIES
To purchase accessories for your JVC product, you
may contact your local JVC Dealer.
Or from the 48 Continental United States call toll free:
1-800-882-2345.
Don't service it yourself.
CAUTION
To prevent electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER VIDEO 1-90
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA warrants this product and all parts thereof, except as set forth below ONLY TO
THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL to be FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
from the date of original retail purchase for the period as shown below. ("The Warranty Period")
PARTS
1 YR
LABOR
90 DAYS
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA AND IN COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
WHAT WE WILL DO:
If this product is found to be defective, JVC will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner.
Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by JVC during normal business hours at JVC authorized
service centers. Parts used for replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the Warranty Period. All
products and parts thereof may be brought to a JVC authorized service center on a carry-in basis except for
Television sets having a screen size 25 inches and above which are covered on an in-home basis.
WHAT YOU MUST DO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE:
Return your product to a JVC authorized service center with a copy of your bill of sale. For your nearest JVC
authorized service center, please call toll free: (800) 252-5722.
If service is not available locally, box the product carefully, preferably in the original carton, and ship, insured, with
a copy of your bill of sale plus a letter of explanation of the problem to the nearest JVC Factory Service Center,
the name and location of which will be given to you by the toll-free number.
If you have any questions concerning your JVC Product, please contact our Customer Relations Department.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
This limited warranty provided by JVC does not cover:
1.Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse,
faulty installation, lack of reasonable care, or if repaired or serviced by anyone other than a service facility
authorized by JVC to render such service, or if affixed to any attachment not provided with the products, or if
the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed;
2.Initial installation and installation and removal for repair;
3.Operational adjustments covered in the Owner's Manual, normal maintenance, video and audio head cleaning;
4.Damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of God, and cosmetic damage;
5.Signal reception problems and failures due to line power surge;
6.Video Pick-up Tubes/CCD Image Sensor, Cartridge, Stylus (Needle) are covered for 90 days from the date of
purchase;
7.Accessories;
8.Batteries (except that Rechargeable Batteries are covered for 90 days from the date of purchase);from the date
of purchase);
There are no other express warranties except as listed above.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN.
JVC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY
OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT,
OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
41 Slater Drive
Elmwood Park, New Jersey 07407
REFURBISHED PRODUCTS CARRY A SEPARATE WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY. FOR
DETAILS OF REFURBISHED PRODUCT WARRANTY, PLEASE REFER TO THE REFURBISHED PRODUCT
WARRANTY INFORMATION PACKAGED WITH EACH REFURBISHED PRODUCT.
For customer use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No.:
Serial No:
Purchase date:
Name of dealer:
MEMO
MEMO
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JVC COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIVISION OF US JVC CORP.
41 Slater Drive, Elmwood Park, N.J. 07407
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